Lab Technician

Eleven; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleven in Cambridge is seeking a Lab Technician on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support chemistry and formulation work in a clean-technology environment. You will assist scientists and engineers with preparation, material development and routine laboratory operations.

Applicants should have a scientific degree or significant wet-lab experience, hands-on skills, and strong attention to safety and quality. Experience with pilot-scale or production equipment would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree or significant practical wet-lab experience.
• Background in formulation science or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Hands-on, practical approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with chemicals and materials; support day-to-day lab operations.
• Operate and maintain laboratory/production equipment.
• Prepare, modify and optimise formulations and materials.
• Maintain good laboratory practices.
• Assist with safety, quality and general lab operations.

Skills

Formulation science

Wet-lab techniques

Safety awareness

Hands-on approach

Education

Scientific degree

Tools

Pilot-scale equipment

Job description

Lab Technician

6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Cambridge

We are recruiting for a Lab Technician to join an innovative clean technology company in the energy sector. This is a hands‑on laboratory role suited to someone with a chemistry and formulation background, working alongside scientists and engineers on the preparation and development of novel materials.

The Role:

• Working with chemicals and materials, whilstsupporting the day-to‑day running of their laboratories
• Operate and maintain laboratory / production equipment
• Prepare, modify and optimise formulations and materialse.g. handling raw materials, following experimental procedures, evaluating results and supporting process improvements
• Maintaining good laboratory practices
• Help with safety, quality and general lab operations

About You:

• A scientific degree/certification or experience involving significant practical work in a chemical wet‑lab environment.
• Background in formulation science, formulation development, materials preparation or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness and a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Experience with pilot‑plant or production equipment would be advantageous